Designing the Future clear ahead
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The D4® fibre layout absorbs the dynamic loads
when sailing. The complex fibre matrix ensures
that, as loads and trim vary, the shape of the sail
will remain within the limits intended by the sail
designer.
Loads imposed by a reefed sail are
addressed by the use of secondary
layers that form dedicated reef points.
From these reef points fibres are
placed along calculated load paths
until they blend in with the primary
yarns. This technique extends the
performance and structural life of
a sail dramatically.
Special treatment of the
fibres combined with proprietary lamination technology permits the
concentration of thick fibre bundles directly into the corner load points.
This makes large, heavy corner reinforcements redundant, resulting in a
lighter, longer lasting sail structure.
High-molecular weight resin systems offerthe best properties for sailcloth applications,resulting in unsurpassed bond strength andlongevity. DIMENSION-POLYANT knows thatthere is no better recipe for membranes forlarge, ocean-going yachts.
D4 ® Premium resin system
thermoplastic resin system
Comparison of bond strengthPREM
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Description/Hrs exposed 0 200 400 600DIMENSION-POLYANT Taffetas 100% 96% 94% 92%DIMENSION-POLYANT UV films 100% 97% 94% 91%Generic Taffeta 100% 91% 85% 81%Generic Film 100% 86% 77% 70%
Every resin used in a D4 ®Premium membrane containsUV inhibitors and anti-microbial additives to maximisethe life of your D4® Premium membrane. Woven sur-faces (“taffetas”) are treated with top coatings con-taining both titanium dioxide and anti-microbial agentsfor unequalled protection from UV and mildew.
D4® – PREMIUM
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• Durable – superior construction technology supported by over twenty yearsof laminating experience.
• Versatile – combinations of fibres, films and taffetas to meet your requirementswhether racing or cruising.
• Light weight – industry leading laminationtechnology utilising both external positivepressure and vacuum system is the key to light membranes.
• Shape retention – the complex fibre matrix ensures that, as loads and trim vary, the shape of the sail will remain within thelimits intended by the sail designer.
Whatever your type of sailing in medium sized
to very large yachts D4® Premium membranes
are for you. Whether it’s racing across the top
of the Southern Ocean or cruising the world,
club and Grand Prix racing or anything in bet-
ween D4® Premium has a fibre and surface
component combination perfect for all.
With D4® Premium, yacht owners, sail de-
signers and sailmakers can select from the
widest range of surfaces and fibres. High
modulus and high tenacity yarns can be
applied as a single fibre type or in blended
ratios with other fibres and combined with
various film or taffeta surfaces.
An industry leading flexibility in fibre placement
and density combined with various fibre and
surface options guarantee’s that the sailmaker
can provide the correct performance characte-
ristics of the membrane for whatever the appli-
cation the customer has in mind.
DIMENSION-POLYANT’s long standing experience
in sailcloth design, fibre handling and laminating
adds tremendous know-how and patented
methods to the successful D4® system, resulting
in the most versatile and reliable membrane
system in the world. First places in many Grand
Prix races, both around-the-buoys and offshore
give proof of D4®’s superior performance.
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ED4® – FASTLINE
D4® Fastline solves the typical membrane
production queue issues and provides an
enormous improvement in delivery time from
which sailmaker and sailors alike will reap
huge benefits. And, being a solvent free yarn
laying process it’s also more environmentally
friendly.
It has been a sad fact that as sails have
become more high tech and customised the
delay between a sailor ordering and taking
delivery of his new sail has increased. Dwell
times associated with curing that where in-
visible to the sailmaker and sailor when lami-
nated sailcloth was solely made for inventory
suddenly become visible when production
can only commence after the order is placed.
DIMENSION-POLYANT’s D4® Fastline membrane
line is designed to give that time back with a
significantly reduced cure time. D4® Fastline
sail membranes can now be shipped two
days after lamination versus the typical ten to
fourteen days associated with D4® Premium.
D4® Fastline is available both in Competition
and Cruise versions for sails from 15 to 75
square metres (162 to 807 square feet).
The solvent free resin system associated with
D4® Fastline allows for a simplified production
process and this enables D4® Fastline to be
attractively priced relative to D4® Premium.
Whilst attractively priced relative to the
Premium product Fastline takes no short cuts
with yarn geometry and the same attention
to detail that goes into every D4® Premium
membrane also goes into D4® Fastline.
Superior D4 ®Fastline and Premium lamination quality
utilising vacuum plus external pressure.
Alternative, vacuum only lamination
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NELD4® – MULTI PANEL A D VA N TA G E S
• D4® MP creates a smooth surface
by utilizing multiple crosscut shaping
panels, a proven construction process
for one-design classes like the J80.
The process accurately places shape
and the appropriate fiber count
for class sails.
• D4® MP utilizes the patented
Q-Bond seaming process, putting
the latest in seam technology to use.
The D4® MP production team
can assemble the membrane into
one piece, minimizing production
time and labor in your loft.
• D4® MP utilizes custom components
and our vast lamination history. This
gives the D4® MP a distinct advantage
over most membrane processes in
terms of control over pressure and
temperature, vital to long-term
durability of lamination.
• D4® MP is highly automated process,
which means we are able to
transfer your files, lay down yarn
trajectories, laminate, plot, cut, cure
and Q-Bond in a two-day process.
This gets the membrane in your
hands in a very timely manner.
The D4® Multi Panel product line is DI-
MENSION-POLYANT’s most recent edition
within the D4® family of membranes for yacht
sails. They are suitable for boats up to 40 feet.
D4® Multi Panel is designed to manufacture
membranes in a speedy, highly automated
manner employing advanced lamination and
custom yarn trajectories.
The D4® Multi Panel line offers specific
options for shaping the membrane owing
to the multiple seams of the Multi Panel
configuration – a feature specifically applicable
to membranes used on boats under 40 feet.
DP’s patented rolled good lamination style
provides a quality superior to most membra-
nes found in the market place at such a price
level, and ultimate performance applies from
world championship competitors to club
racing sailors looking for the ultimate in
weight to stretch ratio. With this new product
offered within the D4® family, sailmakers
around the world can now choose from the
most comprehensive membrane range to find
a solution for every yacht. Although D4®
Multi Panel is optically different from D4®
Premium and D4® Fastline, the basic elements
of sail membranes are still maintained.
Laid high modulus fibers are load-path oriented
and laminated between two layers of film.
Taffeta versions are in development as well.
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Variable seam width for added seam strength
Balanced membranecoverage for stable
flying shape and durability
Added reef trajectories above and
below stress areas
Cunningham band for
added strength
Eliminated head seamfor superior membrane
strength
D4 ® Multi Panel Podiumoffers superior seam
positioning for the ultimate in One-Design
shaping
D4 ® MP includes sailmaker marks for select design
programs
Vertical fill allows for increased chafe protection on impact areas of membrane
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Continuous product development of DIMENSION-POLYANT’s
entire product range ensures the perfect sailcloth
is available for the regatta and cruising enthusiast.
D4® Custom Load Path Membranes is DIMENSION-POLYANT’s
latest product line addition and allows sailors around
the world to choose the right sail for the right application –
from woven polyesters through traditional laminates
to D4® Custom Load Path Membranes.
DIMENSION-POLYANT always guarantees the highest level
of quality for all of its products, owing to vertically integrated
and complete in-house production at facilities
located in Germany, the United States and in Australia.
DIMENSION-POLYANT GmbH, GermanyHeadquarters
Speefeld 7
D-47906 KempenPhone: +49 (2152) 891 0Fax: +49 (2152) 891 [email protected]
DIMENSION-POLYANT ApS, Denmark
Redhavnsvej 9DK-2100 KobenhavnPhone: +45 (39) 293 000Fax: +45 (39) 293 [email protected]
DIMENSION-POLYANT SAS, France
Rue NewtonParc TechnologiqueF-17000 La RochellePhone: +33 (0) 546 282 201Fax: +33 (0) 546 412 [email protected]
DIMENSION-POLYANT SAS, France
Port de la Pointe RougeF-13008 MarseillePhone: +33 (0) 491 736 628Fax: +33 (0) 491 722 [email protected]
DIMENSION-POLYANT UK Ltd., United Kingdom
Unit 11, Kingdom CloseKingdom Business ParkSegensworth EastGB-Fareham Hampshire PO15 5TJPhone: +44 (1489) 570 551Fax: +44 (1489) 570 [email protected]
DIMENSION-POLYANT Inc., USA
78, Highland DriveUSA-Putnam CT 06260Phone: +1 (860) 928 8300Fax: +1 (860) 928 [email protected]
DIMENSION-POLYANT Sailcloth PTY Ltd., Australia
P.O. Box 825Unit 7/9 Powells Rd.AUS-Brookvale N.S.W. 2100Phone: +61 (2) 9905 9565Fax: +61 (2) 9905 [email protected]
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